What type of shelving should I put in reach-in pantry?
kaysd
12 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (11)
pps7
12 years agoRelated Discussions
Reach-in Pantry Closet vs Cabinet Pantry?
Comments (7)I had a walk in pantry that was about 7 feet deep with narrow shelves along one side and slightly deeper across the back. It was across the hall to the garage from the rest of the kitchen and it was a pain. It looked great when staged for selling the house, but it didn't work that way. My pantry here was in the kitchen proper -- a step-in across a corner. That was better for convenience, but the shelves were only across two sides and nearly half of them got lost in deep corners. I tried trays and baskets to keep things organized, but it just didn't stay organized. My kids would throw things back in and it seemed we were always loosing stuff in the back or underneath. The dog food and drinks that went on the floor somehow gravitated out to the step-in space at least at times. The shelves in both of these were fixed and the function could have been improved by ripping out the shelving and reworking things, but never had the chance at the last house and we decided to take out the corner pantry and replace with cabinets. It really opened up the kitchen space, so we were happy about that. We'd had a 24" pantry cabinet that came with minimal shelving before and we knew we didn't want that. We did the rollouts for dry goods (boxes and bags) and a pullout tower for cans and bottles. My spices went into a drawer. It seems to be more efficient - easier to see what I have and to get to it, better turn over of staples, and most of it stays better organized. I don't have to straighten them too much -- just the bread and snack drawers at the breakfast hutch, and they are much easier because they are not too large and I can easily see and reach everything. Never underestimate the value of full extension glides. LOL...See MoreShould We reuse old Pantry in new Pantry?
Comments (7)Rhome, I don't think I've given it as much thought as needed. But, I've been thinking.... Have a lot of dishes, Christmas, china, my MIL used to have an antique store and she has given us a lot of dishes, flatware, platters, things I've kept boxed up mainly for a lack of storage for them. I have inspiration pictures of pantries that look nice for those type things. I think I've done just what you suggested, thought about THOSE things and neglected the other. Maybe I should do a layout on the planner, take all things into consideration and see what can be accomplished on that route? Bmore, I'm thinking about what your'e talking about. Just want to make sure the space is all utilized without too much aisle width. Dianalo, here is a picture of what my pantry looks like. It's not the actual pantry, but it is exactly like mine. I haven't measured the space, but could/should I think about putting it in the corridor where the oven is located? It measures 42x26 which would be built in next to counter depth cabinets....See MoreWhat furniture should I put / where do I put it in this room?
Comments (10)The first thing that strikes me is that your curtain rod is too short which is why you have to push the curtains to the side which kills the vibe in this room. Get longer rods and linen-type curtains that are fairly similar to the wall color which will give the room warmth without looking busy. Please make sure that your area rug is as large as possible because that will make this room look fabulous. Little bitty rugs do not. I would choose an Oriental rug in warm colors because it will hide little accidents, at least until you can address them. I would definitely get a sofa, so great for cuddling with your husband and kids. I would place it in front of the window for good lighting for reading but also because it gives you the best sight lines into other areas of your home. Instead of a coffee table consider a large ottoman with a lid so that you have plenty of storage space. Please don't buy a brown or black leather couch. They look dated and are so difficult to decorate around. Try beige or caramel, with two chairs in contrasting colors, perhaps a nice blue or green, colors that will be in the carpet hopefully. You can also use the carpet colors to choose pillows for your soft furniture. Find some nice pictures to put on the walls, a large green plant, a bookcase or two (books are a must in a room) and side tables for lamps. By now your room will look gorgeous and be pretty well furnished and, most important of all, will be comfortable and fun to be in....See MoreCorner Reach In Pantry (Dimensions?/Size?)
Comments (9)I don’t mind sharing if we don’t judge my contents, ha ha! :) This is my corner pantry. I love it. Although I wouldn’t suggest having the refrigerator right next to the corner pantry wall, even with counter depth refrigerator, the left door swing is tight, not ideal but it works. The clear bins are the iDesign Linus fridge bins 14-1/2 deep in various sizes, only a few stacked. I was able to fit large 18” lazy Susan on top shelf corner for larger, heavy bottles, 16” Oxo lazy Susans which carry significant weight well, and 11” clear divided iDesign Linus Susan for the grab and go section. The black baskets for larger items are also see-through and stackable. The inside of the pantry door is loaded with spices, etc. on Elfa utility white wire over the door rack with various sized baskets (3 small, 2 medium, and 4 large). The corner pantry works well to be able to see everything you have, group like things together, and quickly get what you need. I can fit extra bulk items in the odd corners, and my extra large stock pot behind the dog food bin. We are retired military family, and I’ve lived in many houses with different pantries, and this is my favorite....See Morelightlystarched
12 years agoI used Ikea Broder shelves - they are adjustable, but honestly, I've never moved them.
This is a picture through the doorway. The shelves themselves are suspended from the hanging rail on the top only.
kirkhall
12 years agolightlystarched
12 years agobuckheadhillbilly
12 years agoFor my last pantry, I measured all my standard items, cereal boxes, canned goods, ketchup, etc. and made the shelves that far apart. That worked great for 20 years, so I did it again. The only changes this time were that I used 3/4" plywood with a nosing and instead of painting it white (never clean!), I stained it black. It's the sexiest pantry in town! By the way, my shelves are 12" deep which is deep enough for the dispenser boxes of canned tomatoes.
theresa2
12 years agoformerlyflorantha
12 years agobreezygirl
12 years agooouuhhhh!! I love Hillbilly's pantry!
I hadn't been able to work out shelving for my pantry before we moved in a few days before Thanksgiving. I needed to get something organized in my house before hosting the holiday. My carpenter recommended the Rubbermaid adjustable shelving system with MDF shelves at HD. I really, really wanted something more custom looking, but settled for this as it was cheap, could be done in a day, and meant that I could UNPACK!
The shevles are 12" deep and are adjustable, although, like someone else mentioned, I doubt I'll adjust them. Carpenter said it was cheaper to do adjustable shelves than fixed. grrrr.
Oh, and BTW, that pantry was much more organized before DH came out from a visit in there and said, "there's a lot more room in the pantry now." He mushed everything together and put Christmas junk in there. Another grrrrr.
colorfast
12 years agobreezygirl
12 years ago
Related Stories
KITCHEN DESIGNPut Your Butler's Pantry to Work
You may not have a butler in your home, but a separate prep and serving area will make hosting a breeze
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNGlued to the Tube: 14 Ways to Put a TV in the Kitchen
If you must, here's how to work a flat screen into your kitchen design
Full Story
KITCHEN APPLIANCES9 Places to Put the Microwave in Your Kitchen
See the pros and cons of locating your microwave above, below and beyond the counter
Full Story
THE HARDWORKING HOMEWhere to Put the Laundry Room
The Hardworking Home: We weigh the pros and cons of washing your clothes in the basement, kitchen, bathroom and more
Full Story
KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES8 Clever Ways to Put Your Backsplash to Work
Leave art for art's sake to another spot. Hardworking cooks deserve a kitchen backsplash that helps them do their job
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNPut Your Kitchen in a Good Light With a Window Backsplash
Get a view or just more sunshine while you're prepping and cooking, with a glass backsplash front and center
Full Story
HOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: A Seattle Home Reaches for High Sustainability
Tapping into rainwater, sunlight and natural ventilation, a Washington state home gets both green cred and a gorgeous look
Full Story
ECLECTIC HOMESHouzz Tour: Perfection Just Out of Reach in an Eclectic Colonial
Design objects, antique finds and hand-me-downs mingle in this designing couple’s inviting — and ever-evolving — Massachusetts home
Full Story
ARCHITECTUREDesign Workshop: 10 Reasons to Put Craft Into Modern Architecture
Technology has led us to expect perfection, but handcrafted details can provide something even better
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNDouble Islands Put Pep in Kitchen Prep
With all that extra space for slicing and dicing, dual islands make even unsavory kitchen tasks palatable
Full Story
desertsteph